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UN declares famine in parts of Somalia
United Nations says 3.7 million people 'now in crisis' and more than 10 million affected by worst drought in decades.
Last Modified: 20 Jul 2011 07:28 GMT
Protests against President Bingu wa Mutharika to go ahead despite reports of intimidation by machete-wielding youths.
Last Modified: 20 Jul 2011 05:52 GMT
Senior humanitarian official says allegations of mass killings in Sudan's South Kordofan region must be investigated.
Last Modified: 19 Jul 2011 10:37 GMT
Opposition fighters come under fire as they clear mines that have held up their efforts to regain key eastern oil town.
Last Modified: 19 Jul 2011 23:24 GMT
US official says weekend meeting with envoys from Tripoli was to reaffirm Washington's call for Libyan leader to quit.
Last Modified: 19 Jul 2011 00:04 GMT
Alpha Conde escapes unscathed amid reports of rocket fire and armed assault on presidential residence in Conakry.
Last Modified: 19 Jul 2011 08:27 GMT
Beji Caid Essebsi says latest outbreak of deadly violence is designed to prevent the country holding October elections.
Last Modified: 18 Jul 2011 16:20 GMT
Vessel hijacked in Indian Ocean has 16 crew members, including four Somalis and five Indians.
Last Modified: 18 Jul 2011 19:42 GMT
On his birthday, millions honour the contribution of former political prisoner turned president and world icon.
Last Modified: 18 Jul 2011 11:10 GMT
Medicine and food are airlifted to territory held by al-Shabab after opposition group lifts ban on foreign agencies.
Last Modified: 17 Jul 2011 09:13 GMT
Both backers and critics of reforms have held protests across the Kingdom after its recent referendum.
Last Modified: 18 Jul 2011 01:45 GMT
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